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S817 BHR

1998 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,548 mi
Last recorded142,548 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 BHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 142,548 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 141,068 miles

Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 138,480 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 135,469 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 132,771 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 132,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 130,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2006 128,812 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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S817 BHR is a 1998 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S817 BHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S817 BHR registered?

S817 BHR is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S817 BHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S817 BHR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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